Average CPU performance: Great for web browsing, music, Office work and lightweight programs. Not ideal for heavy photo/video editing, heavy multitasking or demanding programs where high sustained CPU performance is required. You’ll want a more powerful CPU and possibly more RAM for better performance, so consider a Macbook Pro instead.

Limited GPU (video card) performance. Forget playing modern video games or 3D rendering: you want a dedicated video card for that. Once again, a Macbook Pro would be a better option.

No LAN port

No optical drive. You can get an external USB powered optical drive, if you want to.

No Numpad

The Macbook Air RAM cannot be upgraded: It’s soldered. The SSD storage can be upgraded if you have the right tool, don’t mind following a guide to disassemble your Macbook Air and a guide to copy your data.

1. Intel Core i5 1.6-2.7GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage

A good choice if you want 8GB of memory at a low price. You do get a low-end CPU and only 128GB of storage. The 8GB of RAM will help with running multiple programs, multi-tasking and running heavy programs such as audio, photo or video editing more smoothly.

Alternative

You can get the same Macbook, but at a lower cost by getting a refurbished model. It is a certified refurbished product which is tested and certified to look and work like new.Click here to see the price on Amazon

2. Intel Core i5 1.6-2.7GHz, 4GB RAM, 256GB storage

A good choice if you want 256GB of storage at a low price. You do get the entry-level CPU and only 4GB of RAM, which is fine for web browsing, e-mail and basic Office work.

Alternative

You can get the same Macbook, but at a lower cost by getting a refurbished model. It is a certified refurbished product which is tested and certified to look and work like new.Click here to see the price on Amazon

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